CUSTOMER convenience is the focus of a new no-appointment service and repair centre launched in Kendal this week.

Renault Minute will cater for all makes of car and is based at Benfield Motors on Mintsfeet Road.

In addition to the garage's existing workshop, the service-without-appointment centre will offer free estimates, exhaust, oil and filter and any other wear-and-tear item changes as well as new tyres and batteries.

And the three qualified Renault technicians, Keith Barnes, Neil Beddow and Jonathon Thompson, aim to have every job, as well as a 25-point safety check, completed within two hours.

Apprentices Brian Metcalfe and Stephen Perie will join the team.

David Hartness, service manager at Benfield Motors, said the Renault Minute fast fit service was a change from the traditional type of service offered at main dealers.

"We know customers will appreciate being able to talk with the operator working on their vehicle and appreciate being informed and involved in the process from beginning to end.

"Customers will get a convenient and high quality service which is also great value," he added.

l NEW SERVICE: Renault technicians Keith Barnes, left, and Jonathan Thompson, right, with service manager David Hartness at Benfield Renault's new Renault minute' fast-fit service facility on Mintsfeet Road.